Tag Archives: HACCP & cGMPs

The similarities between HACCP and HARPC include the requirement for conducting a hazard analysis, implementing controls, monitoring and corrective actions. However, as this white paper shows, HARPC’s food safety plan requirements are more comprehensive than the traditional HACCP system. Unlike HACCP, Hazard Analysis and Risk-based Preventive Controls (HARPC) is not a global standard, but an…

The International Production & Processing Expo is the world’s largest annual poultry, meat and feed industry event of its kind. In 2019, IPPE will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, USA and opens its doors from 12 – 14 February. IPPE is a trade show that links to the entire food chain by providing innovation, valuable…

A Primer on the Differences between Metal Detection and X-ray Technologies For decades, product inspection for food has incorporated two main technologies: Metal Detection (MD) and X-ray (XR). Both technologies have been integrated into quality control protocols for food manufacturers around the world. Through the years there have been enhancements to both technologies to improve…

The Ultimate Sugar Content Determination guide reviews different methods of sugar content determination using refractometry, density, titration, spectrophotometry and moisture analyzers, depending on the product and requirements. In today’s largely consumed sweetened foods and beverages, sugar concentration ranges from very low to high depending on the purpose of its addition. The exact sugar content is…

Rolf Uys is a familiar face of the food safety industry in South Africa. Food Focus caught up with Rolf preparing for one of his legendary inspections. FF: When did you first become interested in the food industry? After school I started studying BSc. I soon realized the pure sciences (physics, chemistry, zoology, etc.) were…

Each year over 5,000 injuries in food and drink manufacturing are reported to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the UK alone. Although this figure is high, workplace injuries in this industry have almost halved since the ‘A Recipe for Safety’ initiative was introduced in 1990. Whilst this is a considerable improvement, the food and drink manufacturing sector still has a lot to do to reduce injury rates in the manufacturing sector as a whole.

Sensitivity has a big impact on the performance of your metal detector. There are a number of factors that affect sensitivity and it’s important to understand the differences to help you get the most out of your metal detection program. What is sensitivity in metal detection? Sensitivity is the metal detector’s ability to detect a…

Food safety scares often make national and international headlines and a well-publicized incident can destroy the worth of a brand name in an alarmingly short period of time. Moreover, product recalls caused by physical contamination can cost millions of pounds to execute – with fines and compensation claims on top. Frank Borrmann, product inspection specialist,…

Manufacturers and brand owners can gain an understanding how physical contamination in food products occur in the production environment and how inspection technologies prevent food safety incidents. Technical information will help food manufacturers select the best product inspection technology to safeguard their applications. Expert advice about future food safety trends is provided to further improve…

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) aims to improve food safety through industry collaboration and knowledge sharing by bringing representatives of the world’s biggest food companies, governments and standards owners together to discuss industry challenges. Consumer trust has never been more important, which is why food safety is now top of the agenda for FMCG…